Masons' Avenue

A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.

East out of Basinghall Street, at No. 14, to Coleman Street (P.O. Directory). In Coleman Street and Bassishaw Wards.


First mention: O.S. 1875.

Former names : The western portion was called "Masons Alley" (O. and M. 1677-Strype, 1755), and the eastern portion "White Rose Court" (ib.).

In Horwood, 1799, the whole named "White Rose Court." In O.S. 1848-51 whole named "Masons' Alley."

So named as leading to Masons' Hall.

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